This new edition of a now classic work provides an up to date
checklist of one of the richest orchid floras - almost 1000 orchid
species comprise 10% of Madagascar's high plant diversity, with a
remarkable 85% of these unique to the island. This updated edition
now illustrates over 250 orchids, and includes almost 100 changes
to nomenclature. The diagnostic and descriptive notes on each
species have been extended to provide a wealth of information on
distribution, habitat and flowering times. An essential book for
the botanist, orchid enthusiast, ecologist, environmentalist and
field worker who need to have the complete picture on Madagascar's
orchid flora.